Practically conduct an audit
from initiation through
to closing
Don’t just pass exam and get certified, but get certified and be able to practically Conduct ISO 270001 Audit and any other IT Audit from end to end- even if you have not done it before.
Conducting an ISO 27001 certification audit requires more than passing a Lead Auditor exam. It requires the professional judgement to evaluate evidence, grade nonconformities correctly, write defensible OCAR statements and quality audit report, and handle the moments that no textbook fully prepares you for.
The CMC ISO 27001 Certified Lead Auditor programme delivers exactly that. Built around a real-world fintech case study organisation, real audit working papers and checklists, and the decisions a Lead Auditor faces from audit planning through to certification recommendation.
What You Will Be Able to Do - even if you have never conducted a formal audit before
Built around a real-world case study organisation, real downloadable ISMS artefacts, and the decisions a Lead Implementer faces from day one to certificate issue.
Understand the full ISO 17021-1 certification lifecycle — from Stage 1 readiness determination through Year 1 and Year 2 surveillance to recertification — and know what is required at every stage
Plan and execute a risk-weighted Stage 2 audit — allocating depth proportionally to risk, previous findings, and Stage 1 observations — rather than auditing everything to the same shallow depth
Audit ISO 27001 management clauses (Clauses 4–10) and Annex A controls with confidence, knowing exactly what evidence to request and how to evaluate it against the audit criterion.
Grade nonconformities correctly — applying the major/minor/OFI distinction under evidence from real scenarios
Write complete, defensible OCAR statements where Observation, Criterion, Analysis, and Requirement are each correctly formed and clearly separated
Evaluate corrective action plans submitted by auditees using the four-question test, and return plans that do not address root cause
Handle client disagreements, disputed findings, and factual review professionally — maintaining audit integrity without damaging the client relationship
Understand how other several audit frameworks like COBIT, IIA, ISO 17021, ISO 19011, ISO 27007 & ISO 27008 support the conduct of a quality audit and provide the professional principles that guides the auditor
Manage internal stakeholders (employees) and secure their buy-in throughout the implementation project
Conduct any IT audit beyond ISO 27001. The principles in this course can be applied to any internal IT audit across different frameworks- SOC2, PCIDSS, NIST, and more
• You will leave this programme knowing not just what a Lead Auditor does, but how a Lead Auditor thinks.
• Full teaching content across Modules 1–4, covering audit principles, planning, fieldwork, reporting, certification mechanics, cloud auditing, financial services contexts, and examination technique.
• Downloadable audit documents actually used during audit including – audit checklist template, working paper template, OCAR statement template, CAP Template, ISO 27001 and 27001 Standards.
Every certificate is independently verifiable
Every certificate carries a unique reference number or QR Code. Employers and clients can verify authenticity and current status directly on the our website at any time.
| Number of questions | 50 multiple-choice questions = 50 scores |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Question format | Four-option multiple choice — one correct answer per question |
| Passing score | 70% = 35 scores |
| Delivery | Online — accessible from any location with a stable internet connection |
| Retake policy | 1 free retake attempt- included if you enrol for both training and exam |
Choose the plan that fits your career journey
| Benefits | Training Only £340 | Training Plus Exam £420 | Exam Only £130 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded Training – All Modules | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| One-Time Exam Retake Voucher – Free After the First Attempt | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Downloadable ISO Implementation Documents | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Downloadable Training Slides | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Exam Preparation Material + Mock Exam | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Online Certificate Verification by Employers | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exam Preparation Guide – Study Topics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exam Enrolment Coupon | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Certification Exam Access | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Enrolment | Enrol — Training Only | Enrol — Training + Exam | Enrol — Exam Only |
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